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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.58, 2,107.97 and 431.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.58, 2,107.97 and 431.76 is: 647.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.58 : 2,107.97 = 431.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.58/2,107.97 = 431.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.58x = 2,107.97 × 431.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.58x = 910,134.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,134.97/1,405.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.52

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